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Dave Doeren Talks After 1st Spring Practice: BULLETED

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Yesterday was NC State’s 1st day of Spring practice, and head coach Dave Doeren spoke to the media afterwards. You can watch it in full here, but here it is broken down in BULLETED form.

  • DE Darian Roseboro, DT Eurndraus Bryant, LB Germaine Pratt has played a lot of football for us. Fun to see them step into their new roles. They have been waiting for their time. That’s what Spring ball is. Opportunity for new guys.
  • QB Ryan Finley is very intelligent. They looked at every piece of information. He thought coming back would allow him to be the BEST quarterback in college football. That’s his goal. Highly ranked. Highly drafted. And to lead this team again. His goal is to break as many records as he can and win as many games as he can.
  • Leadership of Defensive Line doesn’t fall solely on Darian Roseboro. Also on Eurndraus Bryant and James Smith-Williams.
  • QB Finley is now interacting with other groups on the field. Not worried about winning a job or getting to know the offensive line and receivers. Now he’s encouraging everyone on both sides of the ball. He is so comfortable in this new role. It’s his team.
  • Steph Louis, Kevin Harmon and Jakobi Meyers are really good players. Experienced. Physical. Take it serious. They are the strength of our offense and they should be.
  • Thinks NC State has earned respect nationally.  4 straight bowl games. Top-25 Team. Now we need to sustain that. This group is trying to match or better what the team did last year.
  • New Defensive Assistant Coach Ted Roof has great experience. Coached multiple positions. Been a head coach, defensive coordinator and position coach. He knows Georgia and Gwinnett County as well as anyone. Roof is Huxtable’s (Defensive Coordinator) right hand man. He will give input, but Hux will still call the plays.
  • Don’t know who our returner is yet. Might have to wait till the freshmen get here, because there are a few players in the class that could do it as well.
  • Reggie Gallaspy is going into his final season as the most experienced back. He has had a good offseason. This is an important Spring for him. Nothing has changed in him. He’s a serious guy. He has a kid. Everything about him is serious.
  • Steph Louis was talking about switching numbers, and Doeren told him he had a number for him (#1). He’s a graduate. He’s a 1st class guy. He’s appreciative. He’s a playmaker. His work ethic. Consistency. Way he treats people. Doeren respects him and the leadership council was unanimous in their support of the decision.

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Ohio St. Transfer Safety Ja’Had Carter is Officially Visiting NC State Today

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May 7, 2024

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Ohio State Transfer Safety Ja’Had Carter (6’1″/205) is taking an Official Visit to NC State beginning today according to a source.

Carter played in 8 games as a reserve (6 at Safety/2 on strictly Special Teams) for the Buckeyes this past season, recording 5 tackles.

Prior to joining Ohio St., Carter played his first 3 seasons at Syracuse. In 2022, he was All-ACC Honorable Mention, tallying 36 tackles, 3 interceptions and 3 pass breakups. In 2020, as a True Freshman, Carter earned Freshman All-American status. Over three seasons with the Orange, Carter started in 28 of the 31 games he has played in.

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Colorado DT Transfer Chazz Wallace is Taking an Official Visit to NC State Tomorrow

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May 6, 2024

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NC State has offered Colorado Defensive Tackle Transfer Chazz Wallace (6’2″/295), and he confirmed with me that he will be taking an Official Visit to Raleigh tomorrow.

Wallace played in 10 games for Coach Prime this past season, starting in 4. He finished with 11 tackles and 1.5 sacks. His PFF Grade was 56.4.

Prior to Colorado, Wallace spent his first three years at Old Dominion.

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NC State Offers FCS DT Brandon Lane

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May 6, 2024

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NC State offered Stephen F. Austin (FCS) Transfer Defensive Tackle Brandon Lane (6’3″/300) yesterday.

Lane started in 6 of the 11 games he played in for Stephen F. Austin this past season. He finished the year with 44 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. His PFF Grade was 74.6, which ranked 4th on the Lumberjacks Defense. His 79.9 Run Defense Grade ranked 3rd on the team. In 2022, Lane played 7 games as a reserve for Stephen F. Austin, recording 11 tackles 2.5 tackles for loss and 1 sack.

Lane spent his first two collegiate seasons at South Dakota State (2000-21). In 2000, he played in 1 game. In 2021, he played in 3 games as a reserve for the Jackrabbits. The 2000 season was the Covid Year, and the 2021 season was his redshirt year. As a result, Lane still has two years of eligibility remaining.

Around a week-and-a-half ago, Lane committed to Michigan St., but then he decommitted from the Spartans on May 2nd.

I don’t think Michigan St. is necessarily off the table, and he has visited Washington and West Virginia.

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Congrats to NC State Football’s Spring Graduates!

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May 3, 2024

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Congratulations to the 7 NC State Football Players that just graduated this Spring.

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2024 Football Spring Graduates

Linebacker Devon Betty (1 year of eligibility)

Defensive End Davin Vann (1 year of eligibility)

Cornerback Aydan White (1 year of eligibility)

Offensive Guard Anthony Carter Jr. (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Lineman Matt McCabe (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Tackle Patrick Matan (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Lineman Brendan Lawson (no longer on the roster)

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